Autotrader.com

Autotrader
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryE-commerce software
Founded1997 (1997)
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Area served
United States
Australia
Key people
Stephen Rowley (CEO)
ProductsDigital automotive marketplace, pre-packaged software
OwnerCox Enterprises
Number of employees
859
ParentCox Automotive
Website

Autotrader.com, Inc. is an American online marketplace for car buyers and sellers, founded in 1997.[1][2][3] It aggregates new, used, and certified second-hand cars from dealers and private sellers.[4] The site also provides users with automotive reviews, shopping advice, and comparison tools for car financing and insurance information.[5]

The firm is based in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2][6] Since 2018 it has also been operating in Australia.[7]

Autotrader.com is owned by the Cox Automotive subsidiary of Cox Enterprises.[8] The company is led by Sanford Schwartz.[1][3][9][10]

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  3. ^ a b Kershner, Jeff. "Autotrader.com is Sold to Providence Equity Partners". Dealer Refresh. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  4. ^ "About Autotrader.com". Autotrader.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Home page". Autotrader.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Company Overview of Autotrader Group, Inc". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  7. ^ Wallbank, Paul (2018-11-28). "US giant Cox Automotive launches Autotrader in Australia". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  8. ^ "About Autotrader.com". LinkedIn. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference ATG was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ "Company Overview". Retrieved 18 June 2013.[permanent dead link]

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